KTM 950/990 Adventure Specs. PROS Fit and ready for the toughest on- or off-road assignment. Not often seen in Starbuck’s parking lots. CONS Reliability can be spotty, regular maintenance is a must. The biggest difference between the bikes on the spec sheet is the ground clearance. The Orange bike has 8.6 inches to the 6.6 of the Ducati. The suspension travel is the second biggest difference but still only about an inch apart, with the KTM at 7.9/7.9 inches and the Ducati with 6.7/6.7 inches. The KTM also has 41 more ccs but once you are Maybe these bikes have upped the reliability game of KTM, as compared to some of their previous models. I think the 1090 uses a turn key. The transponder issues are with the 1290. The 1290 is the motorcycle equivalent of a “push button start” car. You just need the remote in your pocket. The 790/890 platform has been plagued by reliability issues which has been well documented on the internet. The only issue I’ve had on this specific bike was a failure on one of the front brake lines due to metal fatigue. KTM assessed the failure and concluded that the brake line was too short. This caused tension on the brake line every time Visit MCN for expert reviews on KTM ADVENTURE bikes today. Plus KTM ADVENTURE bike specs, owner ratings and much more. Reliability rating. 4.5 out of 5 (4.5/5) KTM 1090 ADVENTURE (2017-on My dealer acknowledged that I had preformed the first service ( I had bought the oil and filter there) and for a nominal fee stamped my warranty book, put the bike on the computer and ran the diagnostics resetting the service light. #7. ADV Sponsors. Euro1290 , Apr 2, 2016. #8. 2016 1190R filter and pump failed at less than 3000 miles. Left stranded in Colorado. KTM would do nothing to assist. Had to rent truck to bring back home. 788 Alright, the moment you have all been waiting for, MY review of the 1290 Super Adventure R VS the KTM 1090 ADV R. I actually feel like a fool for having never really looked into the 1290. When I first saw them with that headlight and 1290 in the name, I just assumed it would be ugly and heavy. I was partially wrong. The Super Adventure 1290's are tuned a little more for low end grunt than the Super Dukes. but they are mainly street-oriented, and with the S moreso than the R. I think the S has cast wheels with a 19" front and he R has spokes. Not sure about sizes. Super Dukes have cast 17" wheels at both ends. Q65AH8.

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